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ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee ( D35 ) is developing a proposed standard that will help provide engineers with specific information for components necessary for road and pavement design. The proposed standard ( WK70888 ) outlines a commonly used test to characterize the performance of geosynthetics for roadway applications. Specifically, it describes the use of the cyclic plate load…
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ASTM International announced today the Geotechnical Testing Journal received an increased 2020 impact factor rating of 1.469, up nearly 14% from the previous year. The impact factor is calculated each year by Clarivate Analytics and given to journals that appear in their database, Science Citation Index. Launched in 1978, the Geotechnical Testing Journal covers test methods for soil and rock,…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11261 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard for carbon intensity score will help consumers who want to make purchase decisions based on sustainable bio-based products. ASTM’s industrial biotechnology committee ( E62 ) is developing the proposed standard. ASTM International Board of Directors member Rina Singh notes that a carbon intensity (CI) score placed as a seal on a variety of products would be…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Pat Picariello, tel +1.610.832.9720; ppicariello@astm.org Release #11212 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May and June standards development meetings (including D02 and independent meetings) have been transitioned to all virtual. Last month, ASTM International announced that all April in-person meetings would be transitioned to virtual as…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11189 ###
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ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee ( D35 ) is developing a proposed standard that covers vinyl sheet piling used in marine and geotechnical fields for seawalls, retaining walls, flood walls, erosion control, and pollution cut-off. According to ASTM member Steve Hargrave, the proposed standard ( WK75165 ) will fill the need for a specification for vinyl sheet piling used for structural…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11185 ###
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William A. Ells, vice president of sales at Vibram USA (North Brookfield, Massachusetts, USA), has started his two-year term as vice chair of the ASTM International board of directors. Ells was elected to the executive committee as vice chair by the ASTM membership. He previously served on the board of directors from 2018 to 2020 and as finance and audit committee chair in 2020. With Vibram USA…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11169 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person April standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11164 ###
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A new standard practice developed by ASTM International’spedestrian/walkway safety and footwear committee ( F13 ) provides insight on the selection of walkway surfaces when considering pedestrian safety. This standard, soon to be available as F3132, outlines key elements for selecting new or planned walkway surfaces for reduced risk of slips and falls. “Current built environment design standards…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11109 ###
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A new ASTM International standard aid engineers and specifiers looking to understand the quality and strength of cement contained in geosynthetic cementitious composite mats (GCCMs). ASTM’s geosynthetics committee developed the new standard, which is needed to allow for a consistent industry method for the application of compression strength in GCCMs. GCCMs are flexible concrete impregnated…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11045 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person standards development meetings (including independent meetings) through the end of the year have been canceled. Affected meetings include October, November, and December Committee Weeks in Orlando, Florida, and Austin, Texas, and all…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11061 ###